Market Analyst

About the role

The Division of Data (DOD) is directed by the Division Director and serves as the leading authority on the CFTC's enterprise data. The Division provides CFTC-wide leadership on data governance, engineering, architecture, collection, standards, training, and enterprise analytics and AI product development.

What you will do

• This position is located in the Data Assurance and Reporting (DAR) section in the Data Operations and Standards Branch (DOSB) within the Division of Data.
• As a Market Analyst, you will: Perform at an expert level identifying, developing and evaluating market data, reports and studies to uncover market dynamics and trends.
• The incumbent will often lead efforts under the direction of the Associate Director, Deputy Director, or Director to identify the specific analyses needed for reports and studies and then complete the work either independently or as part of a team.
• Maintain and recommend authoritative sources of information both typical and uncultivated in the industry, including, but not limited to market insights from market participants, industry and technology updates, and reports and data internal and external to the CFTC.
• Independently prepare responses to inquiries from mission divisions, and create presentations and briefings for Branch and CFTC leadership to discuss current and emerging market conditions.
• Perform detailed analyses of data to uncover specific trends and answer specific questions raised by CFTC leadership, and prepare reports for public dissemination, including tables, charts, and, where appropriate, accompanying commentary.
• Use expert analytical techniques to provide guidance and insights related to the development of CFTC regulations and support of policies and identifies the need for developing additional analytic tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the DAR Section's work.
• Establish and maintain contacts with market participants and other external sources, including federal and state governmental agencies and international organizations.
• The incumbent assists with organizing Branch hosted conferences with participation by staff and outside participants.
• The incumbent is skillful in accepted project management practices to ensure project stakeholders are aware of all project objectives, deliverables, milestones, time estimates, transparency and possible completion impediments.

Requirements

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving Essential for conducting expert-level data analysis, identifying trends, interpreting complex market information, and producing high-quality reports and studies.
• Technical Expertise (Data & Market Analysis) Aligns with using advanced analytical techniques, maintaining authoritative information sources, and contributing to regulatory and policy development with deep subject-matter knowledge.
• Communication & Presentation Skills Critical for preparing responses to mission divisions, creating briefings for leadership, contributing to public reports, and clearly conveying insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Project & Stakeholder Management Matches the requirement for organizing analyses, coordinating with internal and external partners, ensuring transparency, and managing objectives, deliverables, and milestones.

How you will be evaluated

This recruitment will utilize the following assessment tools: Structured Evaluative Review and Structured Interview Review Structured Evaluative Review: Your application will be evaluated through an SME Evaluative Review. Subject Matter Expert (SME) will independently review your resume to assess how well your experience demonstrates the required competencies for this position.

SME will assign scores based on the strength, relevance, and clarity of the information provided in your resume. These individual evaluations will then be combined to determine your final score or rating category.

To qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. For the first level of review, your resume is the key evaluate your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position.

Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. Your resume cannot exceed more than 2 pages. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume and other supporting documentation, to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.

If you are found qualified, you may be referred to the Structured Interview process. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Documents you must provide

• Resume showing all relevant and related experience (two pages max).
• If selected, your resume will be used to determine your initial pay setting decision; Cover Letter (optional); Performance appraisal (optional); Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your resume.
• In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of your veteran's documentation including a DD-214 (member 4 copy preferred, however, the documentation provided must contain dates and character of service); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
• In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, “Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference,” and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.
• Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under “How You Will Be Evaluated,” veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): The ICTAP provides eligible displaced federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
• If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.
• To be well qualified, you must score 85 or better on established ranking criteria.
• You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority.
• Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: *** Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): Provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the CFTC with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
• If CFTC has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.
• To be well qualified, you must rate equivalent to the Well Qualified or better category using established rating criteria.
• You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.
• Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: ***
• ICTAP/CTAP Candidates MUST submit: 1.
• A copy of their agency reduction-in-force notice; 2.
• A copy of your most recent Performance Rating; 3.
• A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current or last position held, the grade level, and the duty location; and 4.
• A copy of your notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area or documentation showing you were separated as a result of RIF or declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area.

What to expect next

For information on what each Application Status means, visit: *** Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Additional information

This is a Bargaining Unit Position located in the National Treasury Employee Union (NTEU) Chapter 337. Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; The needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.

The overall salary range is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer, therefore, it is important that your resume fully reflects all of your work experience.

Note that the upper end of each range is typically applicable only to candidates with significant years of work experience and qualifications Please review the CFTC Compensation Program website for additional information. The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives.

The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.